Microbial Genomics (MICR3004)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Chemistry & Molec Biosciences
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
Practical 3 Hours/ Week
Prerequisite
(MICR2000 or MICR2900)
Recommended prerequisite
[BIOC2000 or BIOC2900] or [BIOL2202 or BIOL2902]
Assessment methods
Lab notebook, literature review, bioleaching microbiome report and end of semester examination
Course enquiries
Professor Phil Hugenholtz (Semester 2, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Prof Philip Hugenholtz (p.hugenholtz@uq.edu.au)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course covers the principles of microbial genomics and its application to cultured and uncultured microbial diversity (metagenomics), including the use of informational macromolecules such as 16S rRNA. The course emphasises the use of genomics and metagenomics to advance the fields of metabolic engineering, geobiology and human health. This course has content relevant to Biotechnology, Microbiology and Genetics majors.
